thân vương
Definition
- Noun:
- A prince of the blood: A male member of a royal family, specifically one who is closely related to the reigning monarch (e.g., a brother, son, or uncle). This term emphasizes lineage and direct relation to the sovereign, rather than a ruler of a principality.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vị thân vương đó là chú của nhà vua. (That prince is the king's uncle.)
- Các thân vương đều có mặt trong buổi lễ quan trọng. (The princes of the blood were all present at the important ceremony.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thân vương" is a historical and formal title, often used in contexts discussing royal lineage, succession, or the structure of a monarchy. It is less common in modern conversational Vietnamese.
Variants and Related Words
- Hoàng thân (n): A broader term for a royal prince or imperial kinsman.
- Hoàng thân quốc thích. (Imperial relatives and national relatives – meaning the extended royal family.)
Synonyms
- Prince of the blood: A prince belonging to the royal lineage.
- Royal prince: A prince who is a direct relative of the monarch.
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